Luke Akehurst: Labour’s strengths and where it must improve ahead of local elections
I’ve been reviewing Labour’s performance in local council by-elections on a regular basis for LabourList. So what has happened…
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Britain is more diverse, so why are Labour’s candidates getting whiter?
The 2017 general election heralded considerable progress as a further nine Black and Asian MPs were elected to…
An integration strategy for every Briton: what the government is doing right and where it must improve
The government recently published its long-awaited green paper on integration. There are measures there that we all welcome,…
Want to strengthen a city? Put land and buildings in the hands of communities
Since first being elected to Bristol City Council in 2016, I’ve seen an enormous amount of change. Bristol,…
Antisemitism report author calls for fresh Labour party review
Baroness Royall, who investigated allegations of antisemitism amongst Labour students, has now called on the party to review…
We need to talk about social work and how the Labour Party can help
Today is World Social Work Day, although you probably wouldn’t know it unless you’re a social worker yourself. Why…
‘Punish a Muslim Day’ and Prevent – everyday Islamophobia
The ‘Punish a Muslim Day’ letters, distributed in a number of cities around the UK calling on…
A broken system – immigration bail explained
The issue of long-term detention of immigrants in the UK should be taken seriously by all in the…
Cat Smith: Behind the scenes, the Tories are making it harder for people to vote
With local government elections approaching, Labour activists across the country have been out on the doorstep. This May,…
Why family reunion should be at the heart of immigration policy
One of the most agonising fears for a parent is to be separated from your child. Now imagine…
